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Press Release
New Report Reveals Civilians Tortured, Disappeared, and Killed by Security Forces in Mali in Months After French Intervention
Dozens of civilians have been tortured, killed, and disappeared, including while in detention, by Mali’s security forces in the five…
June 5, 2013
Report
Words, War, and the Rule of Law
In a landmark speech delivered on 23 May 2013, President Barack Obama revisited his administration’s framework for US counter-terrorism strategy…
June 4, 2013
Press Release
Full, Impartial Investigation Into Death of Mexican Man Who Denounced Police Abuse Needed
The killing of a man who took a stand against police kidnapping, torture and extortion in Mexico's northern border city…
June 4, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Not Leave Human Rights on Cutting Floor During His Meeting with President Xi in Southern California
Amnesty International USA sent a letter to President Obama outlining key human rights issues that should be discussed at this…
June 4, 2013
Press Release
Florida Governor Must Veto ‘Speed Up Executions’ Legislation
Frank Jannuzi, deputy executive director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement urging Florida Governor Rick Scott to veto…
June 4, 2013
Press Release
El Salvador Must End Total Ban on Abortions As Beatriz, 22, Recovers From Early Caesarian Section
Amnesty International said today that no woman should ever experience the “unimaginable cruelty,” torture and discrimination suffered by the pregnant…
June 4, 2013
Press Release
As 62 Countries Sign Historic Arms Trade Treaty, U.S. Must Sign as Quickly as Possible Following Positive Statement by Sec. Kerry
As 62 countries formally signed the landmark Arms Trade Treaty today, Amnesty International challenged governments to rapidly and rigorously implement…
June 3, 2013
Press Release
USA Must Allow Bradley Manning to Use ‘Public Interest’ Defense
Bradley Manning must be allowed to argue that he acted in the public interest when he distributed information to Wikileaks.
June 3, 2013
Press Release
Alarming Increase in Police Violence and Abusive Force Against Peaceful Protestors in Turkey
Amnesty International continues to be concerned for the health of injured members of the public following unprecedented and abusive use…
June 3, 2013
Press Release
Amnesty International USA Responds to Passing of Senator Lautenberg
Frank Jannuzi, deputy executive director for Amnesty International USA, issued the following statement in response to the passing of United…
June 3, 2013
Press Release
President Obama Must Make U.S. Among First Signers of Historic U.N. Arms Trade Treaty on June 3
Amnesty International USA called on President Obama today to make the United States among the first countries to sign the…
May 31, 2013
Press Release
Support from Salvadoran Minister of Health Welcomed, but Government Must End “Russian Roulette” with Young Pregnant Woman’s Life
Swift medical action is desperately needed to save the life of Beatriz, the young pregnant woman's who is seriously ill,…
May 31, 2013